This simple candy cane cookies are classics to make for Christmas. By using licorice for the stripes, you only need one color if icing, simplifying things.
more christmas cookies ideas
- here is a great guide to decorating Christmas cookies
- try some simple Christmas tree and wreath cookies
- delicious gingerbread swirl cookies
how to make candy cane cookies
you will need:*
royal icing
candy cane cookie cutter
white food coloring
1 disposable decorating bag
1 size “4” decorating tip
rubber band
scissors
red licorice lace (“Twizzlers” Pull-N-Peel work well)
light corn syrup
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Prepare dough and icing according to the recipes and cut out candy cane cookies. Bake and let cool. Color frosting with white coloring and prepare a frosting bag with size “4” decorating tip. Outline candy canes with white frosting and let set about 15 minutes. Flood the candy canes with thinned, white frosting and let set well, at least an hour. For the stripes, snip pieces of red licorice and adhere to cookie with light corn syrup. Let dry overnight before packaging cookies.
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